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A True Story 01
toddc
Content type: Blog entry
In the late summer of 1972 I was living in Lucern Switzerland. Actually barely exisiting is a better description. I only had about 68 of the original 132lbs I came with and was pratically starving. The tip of my belt hung below my knee. I…
15 years 10 months ago - 4 comments
Voces de Argentina - Mol Percussion Orchestra... wow!
Marie-Noëlle
Content type: Video Embed
Beautiful piece!! I remember seeing this great video of mallet ensemble... surely from thevibe.net, and I thought about sharing it here too. The question was asked about this weird instrument on far east of the band, with huge resonators,…
15 years 10 months ago - 3 comments
Play Along Tracks
tjaco
Content type: Book page
Below are a lot of play along tracks to help studying tunes and chord changes.
15 years 10 months ago - 0 comments
Chords, voicings, comping and more about all this
tjaco
Content type: Book page
Here are some lessons concerning chords, voicings, comping and how to practice this material.
15 years 10 months ago - 0 comments
Any Phish Fans Out There?
tonymiceli
Content type: Blog entry
I had Mike Gordon over the house today. I didn't know much at all about Phish. But man some people worship this group huh??? He shot some video for our hand drum site. Any fans? I'll also put some on face book. I was supposed to go to the…
15 years 10 months ago - 6 comments
The Pendulous Swing Feel
Piper
Content type: Book page
Essay on Swing Feel
15 years 10 months ago - 0 comments
Giant Steps - Craziest version ever...
Marie-Noëlle
Content type: Video Embed
I got this from Face Book through Andrew Nittoli... Just thought some of you might like to comment on it... Ouch!...
15 years 10 months ago - 15 comments
Behn Gillece - Descending Dominants
behng
Content type: Video Upload
This is a great lesson. Just go through all the tunes you know see where you can put this. Pull out the real book, whatever! Also check out Behn's comping. He plays really clear rhythms IMHO.
15 years 10 months ago - 8 comments
"Night Forest" The Storms / Nocturnes Trio
Joe Locke
Content type: Audio Player
Some folks posted about Storms / Nocturnes and our London appearance. I thought some who are unfamiliar with this trio might like to sample a taste. This is a piece by the saxophonist and main composer in the group, Tim Garland, entitled "…
15 years 10 months ago - 13 comments
John Mark Piper's Ear Training
Piper
Content type: Book page
Ear Training
15 years 10 months ago - 0 comments
John Mark Piper's Care and Maintenance
Piper
Content type: Book page
This section will cover articles on maintaining the vibes.
15 years 10 months ago - 0 comments
Ed Saindon at The JazzSchool
jimmiew
Content type: Book page
Check out Ed performing.
15 years 10 months ago - 0 comments
The Fulcrum Grip
jimmiew
Content type: Book page
Learn Ed's signature "Fulcrum Grip"
15 years 10 months ago - 0 comments
Gone, But Remembered - Ed Saindon
jimmiew
Content type: Book page
Learn another one of Ed's great pieces.
15 years 10 months ago - 0 comments
Days Gone By - Ed Saindon
jimmiew
Content type: Book page
Check out some great comping and soloing from Ed on vibes and some other great musicians.
15 years 10 months ago - 0 comments
One More Reason to Get Depressed Next Time You're Lugging Your Vibes Around
tonymiceli
Content type: Video Embed
Jeez, I quit. Look at this guys gig. This is totally depressing. He sticks a leaf in his pocket and is off on tour.
15 years 10 months ago - 13 comments
Be Humble
tonymiceli
Content type: Blog entry
I laughed when I heard vibraman mention Franz's name (Franz is a new subscriber). He said, 'Man I thought I knew all the great players in Germany'. There's a message here I think worth mentioning. Man be humble. You just never know who's…
15 years 10 months ago - 6 comments
Even Stevie Plays Giant Steps!
tonymiceli
Content type: Video Embed
15 years 10 months ago - 1 comments
Bye Bye Black Bird - Behn Gillece
behng
Content type: Video Upload
Look under 'Check This Out' for the link to the PDF of this lesson.
15 years 10 months ago - 1 comments
Autumn by Gary Burton & Pat Metheny
mikepinto
Content type: Video Embed
man it must have been an interesting time when jazz got onto pop-culture tv!
14 years 1 month ago - 4 comments
She's Always A Woman To Me
jimmiew
Content type: Book page
Joe Locke rockin' some Billy Joel and talking about choosing tunes.
15 years 10 months ago - 0 comments
Joe Locke Intros
tonymiceli
Content type: Book page
Check out these cool Joe Locke Intros.
15 years 10 months ago - 0 comments
Alexey Chizhik - Russia - An Upwind Vibist
Marie-Noëlle
Content type: Images
Man this guy is nuts but I dig his playing! :o)
15 years 10 months ago - 1 comments
Alexey Chizhik - Russia - Paganini two mallet swing!!
Marie-Noëlle
Content type: Video Embed
Go Paga! Here's a Russian quartet performing a smoooking version of Paganini Caprice n°24 in St Petersburg. Man those guys can swiiinng!! After a cool piano intro, you'll get around 1'45 to the heart of the tune with vibes on melody/solo.…
15 years 10 months ago - 1 comments
Me and Marie Doing Summertime - From the 2010 vanderPlas Baileo Workshop
tonymiceli
Content type: Video Upload
Check us out! I have more stuff to post, just need the time!
15 years 10 months ago - 8 comments
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